Jazz Studies Ensembles Auditions
Ensembles in the Jazz Studies are are open to all ÂÌñÉçinstrumentalists and vocalists by audition.
Instrumental Jazz Ensembles at Kent State
- Jazz Orchestra
- Jazz Workshop Ensembles
- Jazz Combos
Audition Location
- In-person location: E109 (Bobby's Office)
Audition Requirements
- Please take the part that corresponds to what you want to play.
Audition Sign-ups
- Auditions dates for 2026-2027 will be posted when they become available.
Questions or Need More Info?
Contact
Bobby Selvaggio
Director of Jazz Studies
rselvagg@kent.edu
What's the Audition Like?
- Vocal range assessment
- Sight singing
- Pitch matching
- A prepared solo of your choice (any contemporary genre)*
- A 24 Hour Piece (PDF and audition sheet will be sent via kent.edu email)
*If you would like piano accompaniment, please bring music with chord symbols in the appropriate key.
Audition Dates
- Wednesday, December 3 through Friday, December 5
- Auditions will be held in room E-111, Center for Performing Arts.
- If you have a conflict with all available audition times, please contact Dr. Matthew Swope (mswope6@kent.edu).
Audition Sign-up
Solo jazz vocalists can audition to join several Ensembles Kent State
- Jazz Orchestra
- Jazz Workshop Ensembles
- Jazz Combos
Audition Dates
- Audition dates will be posted as they become available.
Audition Requirements
- Song of your choice from the Great American Songbook.
Audition Sign-ups
- Audition sign-ups will be posted as they become available.
Questions or Need More Info?
Contact
Bobby Selvaggio
Director of Jazz Studies
rselvagg@kent.edu